The internet is loving Sadiq Khan's response to a journalist's question

This week London Mayor Sadiq Khan made history on a visit to the India Pakistan border in Wagah. Grabbing almost as many headlines however was his quippy response when asked "Does it feel like coming home?" Watch below.

Walking alongside the Mayor in Wagah, Pakistan, BBC journalist Karl Mercer asked Mr Khan if it felt like 'coming home' to which he immediately clarified "Home is South London mate."

His witty response has been met with a huge reaction and accolade on social media.

The Mayor of London responded brilliantly to a @BBC reporter who asked "what does it feel like coming home?" during a trip to Pakistan. Sadiq Khan said "Home is south London mate" - how embarrassing and awkward can you get!

#SadiqKhan asked by BBC journalist if being in Pakistan felt like 'coming home'?! Replies with 'Home is South London, Mate'. This is the type of response that all POC born in UK have to be well versed in.

Sadiq Khan this week made history when he made the journey from India to Pakistan across the Wagah border on foot. He is the first Western politician in a generation to do so.

Exactly seven decades since the Partition, Wagah, which falls on the line drawn by the British between Amritsaw and Lahore to this day remains the only land crossing open between India and Pakistan.

The Lord Mayor who born in India and spent time in Pakistan before relocating to Tooting in South London. Following his now celebrated comment the Lord Mayor added "It's good to be in Pakistan, it's good to come from India home of my parents and grandparents. And obviously its an emotional connection for me, bearing in mind my connections to this great part of the world."

The land crossing at Wagah between India and Pakistan

From the beauty of India to the vibrancy of Pakistan - today I crossed the border on foot - becoming the first British politician to make this journey in recent history. 🇮🇳🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/H997lC6hbE